die Bedeutung, -en
meaning
Es beschreibt den Sinn oder die Wichtigkeit, die etwas hat.
The German word "Bedeutung" is a noun meaning "meaning," "significance," or "importance." It is derived from the verb "deuten," which means "to interpret" or "to indicate."
Similar words in German include:
- Sinn (sense, meaning)
- Wichtigkeit (importance)
- Bedeutungsvoll (meaningful, significant - adjective form)
Differences:
- "Sinn" often refers more to the inherent "sense" or purpose of something, sometimes in a more abstract or philosophical way.
- "Bedeutung" is more about the explicit or agreed meaning or significance of words, symbols, or actions.
- "Wichtigkeit" focuses purely on the importance or relevance of something, rather than its inherent meaning.
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Examples
Das Wort hat eine andere Bedeutung.noun
The word has a different meaning.
Seine Worte haben keine Bedeutung.noun
His words have no meaning.
Jedes Wort hat seine eigene Bedeutung.noun
Every word has its own meaning.
Jede Aussage hat eine tiefere Bedeutung.noun
Every statement has a deeper meaning.
Diese Geste hat oft eine tiefere Bedeutung.noun
This gesture often has a deeper meaning.
Jedes Buch kann eine besondere Bedeutung haben.noun
Every book can have a special meaning.
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